He said that the fire has now been contained through combined efforts of emergency responders, after spreading to a nearby mosque and parts of the Oluwole Plaza.

December has a way of slowing people down. The year feels heavy, plans seem unfinished, and conversations quickly shift to “next year,” as though January will magically correct what discipline The post Forget hustle: How smart decisions will define success in 2026 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Actress Tonto Dikeh has penned a message for individuals experiencing grief and loneliness during the Christmas season. In a post on X, Dikeh acknowledged the pain of loss, reminding her The post Tonto Dikeh offers Christmas comfort to grieving individuals appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The police spokesperson urged residents to continue their lawful activities but advised them to remain vigilant and security-conscious. The post Maiduguri Mosque Bombing: Police deploy 1,000 officers to Borno appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos State aims to simplify taxes by reducing 65 levies to nine by 2026, easing business burdens and enhancing compliance while introducing new unique charges.

This article focuses on the list of churches that don't celebrate Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ on 25th of December of every year.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval to the Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola, to run degree programmes under the dual mandate arrangement. The post NUC approves degree programme for FCE Yola appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

This rating is a significant validation of Sunbeth’s financial strength and operational credibility within Nigeria’s agribusiness sector. The post Sunbeth Global Concepts earns BBB+(NG) and A2(NG) investment-grade rating from GCR appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A Nigerian lady who came online to cry for lack of money said someone she does not even know sent her N2 million as gift. The lady shared her story on TikTok.

The operation led to the recovery of two locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one round of 7.62mm ammunition, two knives, and three mobile phones. The post Nigeria Army disrupts gunrunning network in Plateau, foils kidnapping in Benue – Officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

First published four years ago The world is changing and it is doing so at an alarming ratemuch to the detriment of humanity. This is even more so and quite frightening in Nigeria. What was familiar a few years ago has become unfamiliar and the things we didn’t know only a year or two ago […]

Spanish club Valencia have been credited with an interest in Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis, DAILY POST reports. Dennis was released by Premier League club, Nottingham Forest in the summer. The 28-year-old has been linked with several clubs leaving the Tricky Trees. According Spanish media outlet,  Fichajes, Valencia have strong interest in the striker. Los Che […] Transfer: Valencia interested in Nigerian striker

Another headline states that Police authorities in Borno have confirmed that five people were killed and 35 others injured in Wednesday’s bomb blast at a mosque in Maiduguri. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [Gazette furore] Tinubu can’t stop tax law, says Oyedele; lawyers disagree appeared first on Vanguard News.

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the former Minister of Information and Culture, has donated copies of his book, Headlines and Sound Bites: Media Moments That Defined an Administration, to the Library of… The post Lai Mohammed Donates Book On Governance, Media And Nation-Building To YABATECH appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The incessant fatal attacks on Benue are some of the reasons the US government claims there is a Christian genocide in Nigeria. The post Five killed, many missing as terrorists attack Benue community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has extended warm Christmas greetings to Nigerians, especially Christians, urging everyone to embrace peace, love, and unity during this festive season. In a Christmas message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio called on citizens to use the holiday as a chance to sow seeds of […]

Sanwo-Olu, who reportedly monitored the incident from the time it was reported, immediately directed the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service to intensify emergency operations and ensure the evacuation of nearby buildings to safeguard lives.

Sanwo-Olu, who reportedly monitored the incident from the time it was reported, immediately directed the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service to intensify emergency operations and ensure the evacuation of nearby buildings to safeguard lives.

The outgoing national president of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas has issued a stern warning to Nollywood actors, cautioning against using social media as a platform for airing grievances The post Emeka Rollas warns actors against social media ‘courtrooms’  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Special commendation of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s leadership in sustaining Imo State’s developmental policies through the 2026 budget in harmony with the Renewed Hope Agenda The post A Visionary Champion of Progress: Gov Uzodimma’s shining leadership in sustaining Imo’s development, By Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has drawn a line in the sand over what he described as the persistent sidelining of Kano indigenes in employment, approving the formation of a Technical Committee to tackle the imbalance head-on. The move targets the long-standing shortfall in the representation of Kano natives within Federal Government agencies as […]

The lesson is stark and unavoidable: the office you hold today will not protect you tomorrow. Immunity expires. Applause evaporates. Records remain. Misuse power, and humiliation will trail you long after the keys are returned. Steal public funds, and the shame will outlive your influence. He once rode through Abuja with blaring sirens, aides scrambling, […] The post When power fades: Nigeria’s political reckoning and the fall of untouchables, By Haroon Aremu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Afrobeats star Asake delivered a show-stopping performance at the Flytime Fest 2025 Christmas Eve concert, drawing an estimated 20,000 fans to the Eko Convention Center in Lagos. The post Asake lights up Lagos concert as Osupa, Olamide, Zlatan join him on stage appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Tinubu and Nigerian governors have issued Christmas messages urging peace, unity, and religious tolerance as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ

A Consultant Plastic Surgeon at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, RSUTH, Dr. Otto Nimi Aria, has called on Nigerians to end the stigmatization of children born with cleft lip and palate, describing the condition as a correctable deformity rather than an abnormality. Cleft lip and palate are congenital conditions that occur when a baby’s […] Health experts call for end to stigmatization of children with cleft lip, palate

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has sent warm Christmas greetings to Christians, urging them to let love, peace and mutual understanding be the guiding light in their dealings with one another and their neighbours. In a Christmas goodwill message released in Ibadan on Thursday, the governor reminded residents that the season is more than carols […]

Not less than 48 Nigerians have been arrested in Ghana over alleged romance scams, online investment fraud and other cybercrime-related offences. The arrests came less than a week after no fewer than 42 Nigerians were deported from Ghana’s Ashanti Region over alleged prostitution, fraud and other related offences, a development disclosed by the Ashanti Regional […] The post Ghana Arrests 48 Nigerians Linked To Cybercrime Operations appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to produce Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, on December 30 for arraignment over alleged N4.65 billion money laundering. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after EFCC’s lawyer, Samuel Chime, failed to present Adamu in court to take his […] The post Alleged Money Laundering: Court Orders EFCC To Produce Finance Commissioner For Arraignment appeared first on OsunDefender.

Afrobeat musician and activist Seun Kuti has declared that he has never prayed in his life, expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of prayer. In a video, he criticised public displays The post Why I have never prayed in my life – Seun Kuti appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigerians have been given fresh hope of improved power supply this Christmas period. This follows an update on ongoing repairs being carried out by the Nigerian Gas Processing and Transportation Company, NGPTC. Following a temporary shortfall in generation of power, most of the country has been in darkness for a couple of days. However, in […] Nigerians given fresh hope amid fears of spending Christmas in darkness

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on Nigerians to reject what it called distorted or falsified tax law. The NLC stressed the importance of inclusivity and fairness in the formulation of fiscal policies. It emphasised that laws affecting workers must be carefully crafted to avoid serious errors or political manipulations that could harm the […] The post NLC Demands Total Rejection Of Tax Law appeared first on OsunDefender.

Tension has taken over Kaya village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State after armed bandits allegedly threatened residents and demanded a N8 million levy. The demand is believed to be a revenge move following the killing of Isuhu Buzu, a notorious bandit leader, during a recent security operation carried out by the Zamfara […]

Nigeria’s CITN raises alarms over alleged alterations in the 2025 tax laws, warning of risks to governance and urging an immediate investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/citn-warns-over-discrepancies-in-2025-tax-laws-urges-probe/

The lead counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Chief Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, SAN, has claimed that a court order directing the release of former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, SAN, has not been served on the anti-graft agency in the ongoing N8.7 billion alleged money laundering case. In a statement on […] The post Why Malami Can’t Be Released – EFCC appeared first on OsunDefender.

As Christians across the world celebrate Christmas, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa has congratulated adherents of the faith and urged them to… The post Christmas: Obasa Felicitates Christians, Urges Support For President Tinubu appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

There is a festive mood across the nation, despite the economic challenges the country is facing. The post As Nigerians Celebrate Christmas, Tinubu, Govs, Cleric, Others Advocate Peace, Love appeared first on Channels Television.